Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Why is Violet so happy that Geraldine was “just about the richest woman in
the world” (pg. 30)?
a. | She can finally get out of debt. | b. | She knows her siblings won’t get the
money. | c. | She thinks she is going to become rich. | d. | She thinks Geraldine
will give her a job. |
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Gerald thinks, “Relatives and money--what a toxic mix” (pg.
33). Which word BEST describes what “toxic” means in this context?
a. | healthy | c. | full of poison | b. | harmful | d. | awesome |
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Chapter 4 ends with the statement, “The uproar that followed frightened
the dogs four blocks away.” Which stentence BEST describes the reason for this
uproar?
a. | Geraldine left all the money to Gerald, a relative she barely knew that lived
thousands of miles away. | b. | Geraldine left all the money to Gerald’s
parents. | c. | Gerald’s parents just told everyone they are going to the Caribbean without
Gerald. | d. | The thin man tried to kidnap Gerald. |
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On page 68, Gerald is unhappy even though he has learned that he is now one of
the wealthiest people on Earth. Which statement BEST describes why he feels this way?
a. | He doesn’t know how to spend the money. | b. | He feels like
he’s stuck in the house on his vacation. | c. | He feels like he is in grave
danger. | d. | He feels like Mr. Fry is going to treat him unfairly. |
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How does Gerald escape from his “prison” to get to the British
Museum?
a. | He lies to Mr. Fry in order to get a ride to the museum. | b. | He sneaks into a
suitcase when his parents pack for the Caribbean. | c. | He walks out the front door and steals a camera
man’s scooter. | d. | He orders pizza for the reporters as a
diversion, sneaks out the back, and hops a ride with the pizza delivery
guy. |
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How did Gerald’s shoulder get hurt at the end of Chapter 7?
a. | The thin man pushed his fingers and thumb into the flesh of Gerald’s
shoulder. | b. | The thin man pushed Gerald into a statue. | c. | The thin man tried
to stab him. | d. | Ruby tried to punch Sam, but she hit Gerald by
mistake. |
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“Gerald went gladly, leaving the thin man fuming next to a
confused-looking Constable Lethbridge” (pg. 102). What does “fuming” mean in
this context?
a. | The thin man was confused. | b. | The thin man was on fire. | c. | The thin man was
angry. | d. | The thin man was relieved he didn’t get
arrested. |
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Which statement BEST describes why Gerald is able to meet with Professor
McElderry (pgs. 107-108)?
a. | The professor is interested in what three young people have to
say. | b. | He wants to hear about Gerald’s run-in with the thin man. | c. | He thinks Gerald,
Sam, and Ruby have valuable information. | d. | Gerald’s family has put up the money that
funds his research. |
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What happens to Gerald at the end of Chapter 9?
a. | He is attacked by the thin man. | b. | He meets Mr. Gupta and his
daughter. | c. | He finds the real elephant statue. | d. | He has a vision of one of the pigeon holes
illuminated with blue light. |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the kids’ experience
in the abandoned subway tunnel?
a. | They find a matchbook for the Rattigan Club. | b. | They find the real
elephant statue. | c. | They find out who stole the diamond. | d. | They find out how the fake statue likely made
it into the museum. |
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Which of the following sentences from Chapter 12 BEST explains why Major
Pilkington and Arthur were not arrested at the Rattigan Club?
a. | “The were talking about the diamond and whether it’s in a safe
place.” | b. | “It seems the children here think one of the club’s members might be
involved.” | c. | “Talking about the diamond and admitting to stealing it are two different
things.” | d. | “Your lordship, in my experience money is rarely the prime motive in this kind
of theft.” |
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How does Gerald feel about the thin man at the start of Chapter 13?
a. | Gerald isn’t really worried; he thinks the thin man’s a weirdo
who’s trying to get cash and won’t be back. | b. | Gerald is scared
that the thin man will be back again. | c. | Gerald wants to get revenge on the thin man for
hurting his shoulder. | d. | Gerald isn’t scared because he has Mr.
Fry as protection. |
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What is the name of Gerald’s estate in Glastonbury?
a. | Beaconsfield | c. | Rattigan | b. | Avonleigh | d. | Biltmore |
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Which statement BEST describes Mrs. Rutherford?
a. | She acts just like Mr. Fry. | b. | She is a prime suspect in the murder of
Aunt Geraldine. | c. | She acts friendly and motherly to Gerald. | d. | She is very upset
that Gerald has arrived at the manor. |
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Which statement on page 196 gives Major Pilkington a motive for stealing the
diamond?
a. | Mr. Dorian was always after the major’s mother to sell him the
place. | b. | Though word around town is that they could do with the funds. | c. | A lot of folks come
down from London. | d. | Frightens every cow in the district, it does --
and it’s not just the fireworks. |
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What does the author mean by the use of the word “cliche” in Chapter
15?
a. | a motive for committing a crime | b. | an alibi | c. | something in
literature that is overused | d. | an original idea that has never been
used |
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What is strange about the exit of the secret tunnel at Beaconsfield (pg.
221)?
a. | There is a rat. | b. | There is a human skull. | c. | There is a broken
ladder. | d. | There is an image of the Archer family crest on the
exit. |
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In Chapter 17, what do Gerald, Sam, and Ruby learn about Glastonbury?
a. | It is the hiding place of the diamond. | b. | Some people believe the Holy Grail is hidden
there. | c. | Horrible crimes were once committed there. | d. | The thin man was
born in Glastonbury. |
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How did Gerald find the book of local mythology (pg. 242)?
a. | Mr. Hoskins helped him find it with a card catalog. | b. | He stole it from
Major Pilkington. | c. | The book fell from a shelf and hit him in the
head. | d. | The spot seemed to glow as he searched for a hiding
place. |
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What was Professor McElderry trying to buy in the antique shop?
a. | a weathervane in the shape of an archer | b. | an old book of
mythology | c. | the diamond casket | d. | an old painting |
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How is Gerald saved from the thin man at the Tor?
a. | Sam clobbers the thin man with the brass weathervane. | b. | Ruby swings down
from the top of the tower. | c. | The thin man trips and fall off the
tower. | d. | Gerald has a vision and then grabs the dagger. |
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What happens when the major and Chesterfield try to open the casket?
a. | They are attacked by rats. | b. | Mason Green steals the
casket. | c. | The set off a trap which results in the death of one of the
characters. | d. | They break the diamond and run away. |
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On page 310, Mason Green says he purchased a replica of the Noor Jehan.
What does this mean?
a. | He bought a second diamond, much like the first, because he couldn’t get the
original. | b. | He bought a fake copy that seemed identical to the original. | c. | He bought another
famous diamond. | d. | He found another gemstone that would work in the
casket. |
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In Chapter 22, Green tells Gerald, “You won’t do it, because you
can’t do it.” What can’t Gerald do?
a. | He can’t get Sam safely out of the rotunda. | b. | He can’t
escape from the pit. | c. | He can’t get a message to the
police. | d. | He can’t kill Mason Green. |
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On page 331, the book says, “Gerald looked at Fry with new
appreciation.” What does this mean?
a. | Gerald had a newfound dislike for Mr. Fry. | b. | Gerald suddenly
liked Mr. Fry more than before. | c. | Gerald now had reason to fear Mr.
Fry. | d. | Gerald was mad at Mr. Fry. |
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